Avant Browser 11.7 build 46

Avant Browser 11.7 build 46
License model:
Free
Limitations:
Not available
Operating systems:
Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP Additional requirements:
Not available
Publisher's description
For those who like their customization in-house, the Avant Browser's latest update might appeal to you. Built on an IE-rendering engine, Avant takes off in a different direction--IE if it were being produced by a small firm instead of Microsoft.

The browser is sufficiently fast, preloaded with two dozen similar skins as well as tabbed browsing and modular toolbars that let you move around and hide the Status bar, Toolbar, Search window, and navigation controls. The Menu bar, though, is counterintuitively pinned to the upper-right corner, and icons for proprietary functions, such as an in-page search term highlighting toggle, aren't instantly comprehensible.

Avant can save personalized data online, making bookmarks and form content accessible from any machine. Around the same size as Firefox, Avant includes many features that are available to Firefox users only through plug-ins--such as automatic form fillers. The Full Screen view autohides all menu bars, a nice touch, but certain plug-ins--notably Flash--didn't work on Windows Vista.

Avant is a good browser with some nice built-in features and interface-customization options, but the lack of extensibility and Vista problems don't help. We recommend it to users who want a Microsoft-based engine but think that Internet Explorer 7 is a pain.
Avant Browser allows users to browse multiple Web sites simultaneously and to block all unwanted pop-up pages and Flash ads automatically. The integrated cleaner helps users clear all traces and maintain privacy. The built-in Yahoo and Google search engines enable users to search for Web pages, images, groups, directories, lyrics, software, and news on the Internet. Avant Browser provides options for blocking the download of Flash media, pictures, video, sounds, and ActiveX components, so users can efficiently use their bandwidth and speed up page loading. All opened pages can be stopped, refreshed, closed, or arranged with one click. It also comes with built-in RSS reader. Its similar Web sites bar displays Web sites, which are related to the opened Web pages.

Maxthon 2.5.15.1000

Maxthon 2.5.15.1000
License model
Free
Limitations
Not available
Operating systems
Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008
Additional requirements
Not available
Publisher's description
Based on Internet Explorer's engine, Maxthon is probably something of a curiosity for most North American users. It never really caught on there, but elsewhere--especially China--it's one of the most popular browsers around. It renders pages fast and comes loaded with features, as if Firefox came with 90 percent of its most popular plug-ins. Maxthon 2 features loads more customization ability, but sacrifices a bit of stability for the privilege. Its design is stylish compared to the old version, and its new approach to accessing functions makes this free browser more competitive.
All the basics are represented here, from tabbed browsing to skins to add-ons, and many of the rolled-in features make Maxthon hard to ignore. Some of our favorite features include rolled-in auto-form filling, the ability to set up bookmark groups that open on start-up--excellent for news or blogs, the ability to autoscroll Web pages, and pop-up and content filters for blocking ads and specific content formats you don't want. There are also customizable hotkey commands for such nifty features as auto-completing URLs, so if you type "download" and hold down the Ctrl key, it will auto-fill the "http://" and the ".com". The online favorites service is similar to that offered by other browsers, and works well.
We also like the super drag-and-drop feature, which lets you directly select and drag keywords to a current Web page or directly to the address bar. Maxthon is fast, small, flexible, and easy to use, and the extra features make it a browser we highly recommend for those looking for a change of pace.
Maxthon comes with all the great features which will give you a comfortable, joyful and personal Web surfing experience. It has unique features, such as Advanced ADs blocker: support pop-up blocker and Web content filter, support regular expression; File sniffer: Downloading video/MP3 files have not been so easy. just select the file type you want to catch and Maxthon will reveal any hidden file in the page. Advanced tab management: Close all tabs, auto refresh tabs, lock tabs.

Spytech SpyAgent

Spytech SpyAgent
Local and Remote PC Monitoring

Spytech SpyAgent Professional is a powerful monitoring solution with tons of features and configuration options. SpyAgent Professional records keystrokes, windows opened, applications ran, passwords used, internet connections, websites visited, emails sent and received and even captures screenshots that can be displayed in a slideshow. The program can also be configured to send a log file to a specified email address every X minutes. A very nice, easy to use and fully featured utility. The trial download features 30 minute limits on monitoring sessions.

Spytech SpyAgent ScreenShots

License: F R E E to try

Language:English
Platform: Windows2000, XP, Vista

Hide IP Platinum 3.43

Hide IP Platinum 3.43
License: Free
Editor's Rating: Not rated
Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server
Limitations: 3-day trial
Publisher's description of Hide IP Platinum
Keeping your privacy is simple and easy. Hide IP Platinum will find the proxy server available to you and set it as your proxy server automatically. There is nothing need you to concern. Hide IP Platinum have done everything for you. Hide IP Platinum searches for high anonymous proxy server and makes you complete invisible to any Web sites you are surfing.With Hide IP you can hide your ID in the Internet, avoid your personal information be used to send you spam and junk e-mails by many marketers and advertising agencies who have information about your interests and know your IP address as well as your e-mail. It can also keep your computer away from hacker attacks by hiding your IP address.

Skype 3.6

Make calls anywhere in the world over the Internet


Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses innovative P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring.

Skype calls have better sound quality than your regular phone and are highly secure, with end-to-end encryption. Version 3.6 improves video quality for video calls.

Make calls from your computer – free to other people on Skype, cheap to phones and mobiles across the world. And the sound quality is great, too – keep it running all day, and it’s like you’re in the same room as the person on the other end.

Features
* Free Skype-to-Skype calls to people anywhere in the world.
* Free video calls - plus get more detail than ever before with High Quality Video.
* Call phones and mobiles at pretty cheap rates per minute.
* Instant message when it’s not a good time to talk.
* Forward your calls and get text messages when you’re not online.
* Search the web with the Google Toolbar (optional install).

New in this Version

High Quality Video

Download Skype and you can make free video calls. All you need is a webcam and the standard system requirements for Skype above.

We’ve recently launched High Quality Video giving you our clearest, crispest, sharpest ever video quality. To use High Quality Video, you’ll need:

* The latest version of Skype for Windows.
* An optimised Logitech High Quality Video webcam.
* A computer with a dual core processor.
* A fast broadband connection.
* The latest High Quality Video webcam software.

System Requirements

* PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista. (Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls).
* Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
* Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
* For voice and video calls we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.
* For High Quality Video calls you will need a high quality video webcam and software, a dual-core processor computer and a fast broadband connection (384 kbps).

Technical Details
Version 3.6.0.244 File size 22 MB. Official release. Release date: December 12, 2007. File name: SkypeSetup.exe

Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 Beta

This new version has a whole new look and feel, along with some great new features that make it well worth the upgrade. These are some features that make you want to download it

- A whole new look for your contact list. Keep it in detail view to see larger Avatar images for your friends, or switch to compact list view (in the Contacts menu). Plus, you can just hover and click to IM, SMS or call a friend.

- Brand new skins and emoticons! Click the dot near the top of your Messenger window to choose a skin, and check the emoticon menu for the new ones that were inspired by user entries in our Emoticontest earlier this year (more on our winners in a future post).

- New Flickr integration in the photo sharing feature. Easily share photos from your Flickr.com account, or save photos shared with you directly to Flickr.

- A new in-line media player that makes it easy to view maps, photos and videos from sites like Yahoo! Video and YouTube right in the IM window. No plug-ins needed, no extra downloads — it’s built right in. Just send a video, map or photo link to another friend who’s also on 9.0 to try it out.

- New features for voice calls. You can have your incoming Phone In or free PC calls forwarded to another number like your mobile, home or office phone, even if you’re signed out of Messenger (Phone Out account required). Plus there’s a new way to get voicemail. When someone leaves you a voicemail in Messenger, an email is sent to you with an MP3 of the voice message attached.

The new Yahoo! Messenger 9.0 also offers localized versions in six new markets: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India (Hindi), and Vietnam. With these additions, Yahoo! Messenger is available

CinemaForge 3.4

CinemaForge 3.4
License model Free
Limitations
Not available
Operating systems
Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP
Additional requirements
Not available
Publisher's description
This combination video-conversion and creation tool boasts good speed and a nice set of features. CinemaForge's polished interface is both handsome and rather simple to understand.
As a video converter, the application supports all expected formats, including SWF, WMV, AVI, and MOV. You also can choose to accompany any video with audio files of your choice rather than the original sound. When you click the digital-camera icon next to the File Input box, you'll be able to browse your computer for still images to compile a video file. If you choose to perform this action, you can apply a few transition effects, determine the image interval, and add your own music files.
Although CinemaForge was quick to generate a slide-show video, the audio came out sounding much muddier than the original file did, even when we upped the bit rate. Elsewhere, the program lets you tweak certain aspects of your new video, including frame rate and quality. You also can choose to crop videos, apply a deinterlacing filter, and upload videos to the Web (if you have a CinemaForge account).
We should note the program can't be uninstalled by traditional means; instead, you have to click the question-mark icon on the main interface. In spite of the aforementioned quirks, CinemaForge is overall a solid piece of software.
CinemaForge is a video converter, download assistant and video player. Supports downloading from Youtube and other sites. The player supports (FLV) and (H264) video formats like (MP4). The converter supports Ipod, iphone (MP4), Flash (SWF), Flash (FLV), Motion Pictures Group (MPEG), Audio Video Interleaved (AVI), Window Media Video (WMV), Real Video (RM), QuickTime (MOV), MP3, Advanced Streaming Format (ASF), and JPEG (thumbnails). The application has support for deinterlace, duration, cropping, automatic thumbnails. Build portable XML Playlists on cinemaforge.com with cool custom skins.

CyberLink YouPaint 1.2
License model
Free to try
Limitations
30-day trial
Operating systems
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Additional requirements
Not available
Publisher's description
CyberLink YouPaint offers endless hours of fun for painting on the PC. Brushes, pens, a color palette, stamps, tracing paper, image blooms, and more provide hours of creative entertainment. YouPaint's interface is optimized for touch platforms and pen tablets, allowing realistic painting by hand and pen.

Folder Lock

Folder Lock is a fast file-security program that can password-protect, lock, hide and encrypt any number of files, folders, drives, pictures and documents in seconds. Protected files are hidden, undeletable, inaccessible and highly secure. It hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, and even protects them from networked PCs, cable users and hackers. Files can also be protected on USB Flash Drives, Memory Sticks, CD-RW, floppies and notebooks. Protection works even if files are taken from one PC to another on a removable disk, without the need to install any software. It locks files in Windows, DOS and even Safe Modes. Additional Options include Stealth Mode, Hacker Attempt Monitoring, Shred files, AutoLock, Auto Shutdown PC, Lock your PC, Erase PC tracks, 256-bit Blowfish Encryption and Context Menu in Explorer. It is Windows Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT/Me/98/98S compatible and works on all kinds of disk types like FAT16, FAT32, NTFS. Folder Lock is the most downloaded file-security program in the market today.

The Complete Shakespeare Reader 1.0

The Complete Shakespeare Reader 1.0
License model
Free
Limitations
Not available
Operating systems
Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008
Additional requirements
Not available
Publisher's description
The Free Electronic Shakespeare Reader is a downloadable piece of software that you can install on any Windows computer, and instantly have all of Shakespeare's 38 plays at your fingertips. No internet connection required; read plays at your leisure on any computer. An excellent study resource for any English Literature student. Provides in-depth full-text searching to all of Shakespeare's plays.

Any Video Converter 3.07

Any Video Converter 3.07
License model
Free
Limitations
Not available
Operating systems
Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008
Additional requirements
Not available
Publisher's description
Any Video Converter is an all-in-one video converting freeware with easy-to-use graphical interface, fast converting speed, and excellent video quality. It can convert almost all video formats including DivX, XviD, MOV, RM, RMVB, MPEG, VOB, DVD, WMV, and AVI to MPEG-4 movie format for PSP or other portable video device, MP4 player, or Smartphones.